Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

The highest paying employer in North Carolina for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Core Medical-Perm, paying up to $41/hr. This is 41% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in North Carolina.

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Raleigh, paying up to $50/hr, Fayetteville, paying up to $46/hr, and Raeford, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in North Carolina is $58.00 per hour. This is 35% higher than the US average of $37.88.

Last updated on August 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

35% higher than the US average.

$37.88/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44
Lexington, North Carolina	$33	$44
Kernersville, North Carolina	$33	$44

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Delaware	$61	$61
Maryland	$49	$58
Georgia	$43	$53
District of Columbia	$35	$44
Virginia	$32	$35
Florida	$31	$34
Tennessee	$29	$31
South Carolina	$25	$26

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41

Last updated on August 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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